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A bright red northern cardinal stands in shallow rippled water inside a weathered stone birdbath.
A bright red northern cardinal stands in shallow rippled water inside a weathered stone birdbath.

About this photo

A vivid male northern cardinal rests in shallow water within a textured stone birdbath, captured with soft natural outdoor light. This image works well for wildlife blogs, garden decor content, and nature-themed design projects.

Prompt: “cardinal bathing in a stone birdbath” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image with natural lighting, correct cardinal anatomy, and a soft blurred background that clearly matches the brief, with only very minor feather texture irregularities visible at extreme close inspection.

Also searched as: garden bird · wildlife photo

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cardinal bathing in stone birdbath photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Cardinal Bathing In Stone Birdbath” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cardinal-bathing-in-stone-birdbath-45f30acf) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “cardinal bathing in a stone birdbath” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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